Download or read book Afghanistan s Oil Gas and Minerals Industries written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. government estimates Afghanistan has more than $1 trillion in reserves of minerals, oil, and natural gas that could generate more than $2 billion in annual revenues for the Afghan government. Since 2009, the Department of Defense's temporary Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have obligated nearly $488 million on efforts designed to develop the extractive industries in Afghanistan. The objectives of this audit were to (1) assess TFBSO efforts to develop the extractive industries in Afghanistan, (2) assess USAID efforts to develop the extractive industries in Afghanistan, and (3) identify the challenges to creating stable and lasting extractive industries as a source of revenue for the Afghan government.

Download or read book Afghanistan s Oil Gas and Minerals Industries written by John F. Sopko and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-12 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. government estimates that Afghanistan has more than $1 trillion in reserves of minerals, oil, and natural gas -- collectively referred to as "extractives" -- that could generate more than $2 billion in annual revenues for the Afghan government. Since 2009, the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) temporary Task Force Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have obligated nearly $488 million on efforts designed to develop the extractive industries in Afghanistan. This report assesses TFBSO and USAID efforts to develop the extractive industries in Afghanistan; and identifies the challenges to creating stable and lasting extractive industries as a source of revenue for the Afghan government. Tables. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book Afghanistan s Mineral Oil and Gas Industries written by John F. Sopko and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan's mineral deposits are valued at about $900 billion and their development could eventually generate more than $2 billion in annual royalty and tax revenues for the Afghan national budget. Additionally, Afghanistan's reserves of oil and natural gas could be worth more than $220 billion. The U.S. government has implemented initiatives designed to develop the extractive industries in Afghanistan. This audit report (1) describes the Dept. of Defense (DOD) Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO) initiatives and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs intended to support the development of Afghanistan's extractive industries; (2) identifies the approaches and strategies guiding U.S. government support for Afghanistan's extractive industries since 2009; and (3) determines the extent to which these initiatives incorporated sustainability planning and identifies challenges, if any, to the successful sustainment of these industries. Table and figures. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book Afghanistan Mineral Mining Sector Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Regulations written by IBP USA and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan Mineral & Mining Sector Investment and Business Guide - Strategic and Practical Information

Download or read book Industrial scale Looting of Afghanistan s Mineral Resources written by William A. Byrd and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan is well endowed with mineral resources. In addition to significant oil and gas reserves in the north (not discussed in this report) and a few mega-resources (Aynak copper and Hajigak iron, also not covered), there are numerous medium-sized and smaller deposits of minerals such as precious gemstones (notably emeralds and rubies), gold, silver, coal, chromite, marble, granite, talc, and nephrite. Afghanistan is uniquely endowed with reserves of lapis lazuli, a semiprecious colored stone considered the country's signature mineral. Artisanal exploitation of small, scattered mineral resources typically has occurred on an informal basis. Artisanal extraction is not a focus of this report. Though the mega-resources remain untapped, mineral extraction from medium-sized and smaller mines has burgeoned in recent years and is occurring at what can appropriately be called an industrial scale. Unfortunately, it is generating only negligible taxes and royalties for the Afghan government, largely negating any benefits for national development. Moreover, such resource exploitation benefits and strengthens the power of warlords, corrupts the government and undermines governance, partly funds the Taliban and reportedly ISIS as well, and fuels both local conflicts and the wider insurgency.

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Download or read book U S Geological Survey and Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and Industry Cooperative Assessment of Afghanistan s Undiscovered Oil and Gas written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Massive Plunder of Afghanistans Mineral Wealth written by Musa Khan Jalalzai and published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Looting and ransacking of Afghanistan's natural resources by criminal militias; such as the ISIS terrorist group, and Taliban caused misunderstanding between the Afghans and International Coalition that they all are involved in looting of mineral resources of their country. The Islamic State of Khorasan controls large amount of territory in Afghanistan, and that includes parts of the country's rich mineral wealth, especially talc, chromite and marble. According to the Global Witness research report, several insurgents' groups, militias, Taliban and the ISIS are deeply involved in the plunder of these resources. These are the aspects discussed in the book by prominent authors.

Download or read book Minerals Yearbook written by Mines Bureau and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Minerals Yearbook, 2014, V. 3: Area Reports: International: Asia and the Pacific. Volume III, Area Reports: International, is published as four separate reports. These regional reports contain the latest available minerals data on more than 180 foreign countries and discuss the importance of minerals to the economies of these nations and the United States. Each report begins with an overview of the region's mineral industries during the year. It continues with individual country chapters that examine the mining, refining, processing, and use of minerals in each country of the region and how each country's mineral industry relates to U.S. industry. Most chapters include production tables and industry structure tables, information about Government policies and programs that affect the country's mineral industry, and an outlook section.

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Download or read book Afghanistan Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic and Practical Information written by IBP USA and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan Investment and Business Guide - Strategic and Practical Information

Download or read book Minerals Yearbook Volume III Area Reports International written by and published by Geological Survey (USGS). This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries. The Yearbook contains statistical data on materials and minerals and includes information on economic and technical trends and development. The Minerals Yearbook includes chapters on approximately 90 commodities and over 175 countries. This volume of the Minerals Yearbook provides an annual review of mineral production and trade and of mineral-related government and industry developments in more than 175 foreign countries. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data, industry structure and ownership, commodity sector developments, infrastructure, and a summary outlook.

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Download or read book Minerals Yearbook 2013 Area Reports International Asia and the Pacific written by U. S. Government Printing Office and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Yearbook discusses the performance of the worldwide minerals and materials industries during year 2013 and provides background information to assist in interpreting that performance. These annual reviews are designed to provide timely statistical data on mineral commodities in various countries. This volume covers data from Asia and the Pacific. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data, industry structure and ownership, commodity sector developments, infrastructure, and a summary outlook. Audience: Government employees and contractors, as well as businesses and employees, all working in mineral-related trades, especially with interests in statistics about mineral commodities overseas, will find this resource invaluable. Check out our Minerals & Metals publications here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/science-technology/minerals-metals Other print volumes in the Minerals Yearbook series are available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/science-technology/minerals-metals/minerals-yearbook